Professional Organizations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) http;//aiche.ucdavis.edu
Promote excellence in chemical engineering education and global practice * Advance the development and exchange of relevant knowledge * Uphold and advance the profession's standards, ethics and diversity * Enhance the lifelong career development and financial security of chemical engineers through services, networking, and advocacy * Stimulate collaborative efforts among industry, universities, government, and professional societies * Encourage other engineering and scientific professionals to participate in AIChE activities; * Advocate public policy that embraces sound technical and economic information and that represents the interest of chemical engineers * Facilitate public understanding of technical issues; and * Achieve excellence in operations of the Institute.
American Medical Association at UC Davis (AMA)
The purpose of the AMA at UC Davis is to increase the awareness and discussion of medical issues that we face as medical students and future physicians. We will have a lecture series on various medical issues covering healthcare policy, public health, international medicine, and family issues. Further, our goal is to increase student participation in organized medicine to prepare future leaders in medicine.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) http://www.amsa.org
The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving healthcare and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; and assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems.
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) http://www.amwa-doc.org
AMWA seeks to bring attention to issues that affect female medical students, residents and physicians. Moreover, we seek to promote and organize events that empower women.
American Meterological Society (AMS) http://www.ams.weatherwest.com
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Student Chapter at UC Davis aims to strengthen the Atmospheric Science community at UC Davis. The Chapter engages in long-term special projects relating to the study of weather and climate, and also encompasses the Aggie Forecasting Team, which provides daily weather forecasts for campus newspaper the California Aggie and radio station KDVS.
American Planning Association Student Chapter at UC Davis (APA) http://sites.google.com/site/ucdavisapa
The APA Student Chapter at UC Davis is a pre-professional organization aimed to help develop future planners or students entering a planning-related field through educational, social and professional networking opportunities.
American Society for Microbiology at UC Davis, The (ASM) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=175160887192
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) at UC Davis allows students to interact and network with fellow students, graduate students, professors and faculty involved with microbiology as well as other related fields. Club members will have greater interaction with the microbiology community leading to an enhanced opportunity to obtain research positions and internships on and off campus. The club will explore various laboratories and businesses on field trips and will also prepare an annual microbiology exhibit open to the public on picnic day.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://asce.ucdavis.edu
Our group builds leadership, character, value, careers. We provide students the opportunity to apply and learn civil engineering concepts through design projects, to improve our community with services, to meet professionals and obtain internships or careers.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
The club is oriented towards helping interior majors learn about their career field, competitions, internships, conferences, portfolio assembling, and various other opportunities and activities regarding design. In addition, members will have the opportunity to build a community within their major and have fun in the process.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) asme.ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis chapter of the ASME is a networking tool to meet classmates, find jobs/internships and host meetings to inform students of important events in the engineering world.
Anesthesiology Student Interest Group
The purpose of the ASIG is to promote understanding and exposure of the Anesthesiology speciality. Furthermore, medical students will be given the opportunity to network with those in the field to facilitate learning and professional development.
Asian Pacific American Law Student
APALSA is an organization of law students interested in Asian-American Legal issues and in the growth of the Asian-American legal community. APALSA sponsors social activities, speaker series and community service events, fostering relationships with professors and practicing attorneys to educate the community about Asian-American issues.
Associated Students of Management http://asm.gsm.ucdavis.edu
The Associated Students of Management (ASM) enhance the value of the students experience at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management by creating a collaborative community that facilitates academic, social and professional growth. We infuse energy into every activity while building a reputation in innovation and excellence.
Association of Women in Science (AWIS) http://svawis.org
AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The campus chapters designed to facilitate networking and mentoring relationships amongst women in the STEM disciplines. Women are still underrepresented in these fields and often lack adequate opportunities for such relationships without the existence of special organizations such as ours to foster a sense of community.
Avian and Exotics Animal Medicine Club (AEMC) http://vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/aemc
The purpose of the organization is to educate students about avian and exotic animal medicine, care and husbandry.
Avian Sciences Club (AVS Club) animalscience.ucdavis.edu/events/clubs_Avian/
The Club also offers its members a variety of fun off-campus activities to choose from. These activities may include bird watching in various Yolo county locations, trips to wildlife parks such as Safari West Wildlife Preserve, trips to local bird breeders and recreational activities like kayaking.
Behavior Medicine Club (BMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/behavior_club/default.html
Understanding the behavior of our patients is an integral part of veterinary medicine. Our goal is to encourage interest in behavior medicine and to provide further education to students interested in this field.
Biomedical Engineer Society (BMES) http://www.davisbmes.com
As the UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Society, we strive to generate interest in biomedical engineering and further the understanding of related sciences while fostering academic, community, and industry relations. '
Biomedical Engineering Student Association http://besa.bme.ucdavis.edu
The goal of BESA is to provide a community for graduate students in Biomedical engineering at UC Davis. We hope to be a source of information for students, hopefully answering questions about specific tracks of study, the preliminary exam, how to move on to candidacy, etc. Every month we hold open meetings where students can share opinions about the department with faculty and other students. Throughout the year, we provide fun opportunities for students, faculty and staff to interact through events such as faculty-student luncheons, BBQs, hikes, community service and outreach projects, holiday parties, IM sports, camping trips, and more.
Biotech Club http://www.facebook.com/home.php/group.php?gid=2204286744
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Black Engineers Association (BEA)
To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGPSA) http://www.blackgradsdavis.com
Black Pre-Law Association (BPLA) http://bpla.webs.com
Our organization aims to increase the number of minorities in law school and in the legal profession. We can help you achieve your law related goals by engaging in workshops and presentations on the LSAT, law school application and different careers in law.
Business Law Journal (BLJ)
The UC Davis Business Law Journal is run by dedicated law students who are committed to providing current and valuable legal and business analysis. Three distinguishing qualities contribute to the Journal’s success. The BLJ was the first business law journal in the nation to electronically publish articles written by professionals, academics and law students using a concise, journalistic style. While traditional law journals are heavy on academic theory and light on practical use of the UC Davis Business Law Journal is a tool for users to obtain quality legal and business analysis that is easily accessible and best of all, succinct. The UC Davis Business Law Journal now publishes two print editions a year.
Cal Aggie Student Alumni Association (SAA) http://www.saa.ucdavis.edu http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/saa
The UC Davis Cal Aggie Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a student leadership organization advancing student-alumni relations. Benefits of SAA membership include alumni networking, leadership development, tradition keeping and discounts on campus and in Davis.
California Republican Lawyer's Association (CRLA)
The Davis chapter of the California Republican Lawyer Association (CRLA) is part of a statewide organization that is comprised of legal professionals. CRLA is dedicated to promoting open, fair and honest elections by providing election law training from preeminent election law professionals. CRLA advances professionalism and education by gathering Republican lawyers for legal education related to law in political government, legislative and private firm settings. CRLA is also committed to advancing career opportunities through its network of accomplished attorneys and local chapters. Lastly, CRLA advances Republican ideals through a statewide network of lawyers and students that support Republicans.
Camelid Medicine Club http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/Camelid/default.html
The purpose of the Camelid Medicine Club is to allow students with hands on experience with llamas and alpacas and provide information related to Camelid medicine, as well as expose them to various related community events.
Canine Medicine Club http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/cmc
The club and its members are dedicated to expanding the educational and service opportunities of veterinary students in projects related to caninine.
Criminal Law Association of king Hall (CLA)
We aim to prepare our members for careers in criminal law, by keeping our general members updated on recent criminal law developments and by exposing them to criminal trials. We will bring speakers to King Hall- both those who work in the field of criminal law and those who have been in the criminal system who have overcome obstacles since their release- to discuss their own experiences as well as topics that will directly affect our members, such as gender and racial issues within the field. We aim to promote and unbiased yet educated notion of criminal law’s successes and failures by learning from both criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors.
Davis Enology and Viticulture Organization http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/devo/
We undertake the responsibility to educate our members to the fullest extent possible in regards to both grape and wine production in California and around the world. We also organize functions to connect students with members of industry and academia.
Davis Pre-Dental Society (PDS) http://www.davispds.com
The Davis Pre-Dental Society provides a supportive atmosphere for students with plans to apply to dental school. Our club provides a wide range of information, help, resources, and fellowship for students who would like to attend dental school. our club offers presentations by various local dentists from all fields of dentistry, workshops and presentations by admission directors from a number of dental schools including UCSF, UOP, and Western University, and other workshops including an application workshop, interview workshop, DAT workshop, and AADSAS workshop. Membership in our club also included a $100 discount on the DAT Kaplan prep course offered at the Davis Kaplan Center on E street in Davis.
Davis Pre-med SOMA http://www.davispresoma.com
Davis Pre-med SOMA is the undergraduate division of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Our goals are to promote osteopathy and inform the public about osteopathic medical education as well as to increase the number of applicants to osteopathic medical schools and prepare studnets for success as osteopathic physicians.
Delta Epsilon Chi-Division of Career Education (DEX-DECA) http://www.deltaepsilonchi.org
To provide students with the educational opportunities to practice leadership, develop their professional skills, and prepare to be successful in their careers. DEX can act as on outlet for students to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-world situations and start a legacy for students at UC Davis.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association (ECE GSA) https://sites.google.com/a/ucdavis.edu/ecegsa/Home?AuthEventSource=SSO
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association (ECE GSA) is intended to provide an environment for graduate students to interact with each other and faculty in a nonlab setting. We encourange collaboration and sharing of ideas from students and faculty from different research groups by bringing people together through department BBQs and socials. Additionally, we strive to share knowledge and experiences of senior graduate students with junior graduate students through involvement with department orientation and recruitment.
Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program (EMRAP) http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/emergency/education/undergrad
EMRAP is dedicated to working with UCD Medical Center Emergency Department physicians in the development of clinical research in the sensitive and dynamic UCDMC Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department, with the ultimate objective of contributing to novel and improved advancements in Emergency Medicine.
Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group (EMSIG)
To serve the interest of medical students in pursing a career in emergency medicine, by providing contacts, lectures and hands on experience.
Engineering Joint Council (EJC) http://ejc.engineering.ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis Engineering Joint Council, a consortium of student representatives from each of the Engineering Clubs, facilitates opportunities for the undergraduate engineering student body that promote interaction with various engineering student clubs and the College of Engineering Administration by integrating students and clubs in activities which promote outreach and club visibility, networking, collaboration, and professional development.
Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
To provide graduate students in the Department of Entomology a forum where they can interact with other students and discuss topics related to the department and program.
Entrepreneur Association at UC Davis
The Entrepreneur Association at UC Davis deals with how topics in business, economics and investments relate to being an entrepreneur. Members do not need any prior knowledge of business or economics. Members will learn skills and knowledge to help them achieve their entrepreneurial aspirations. Meetings will focus on discussing current business news, how to business world functions and ideas for potential projects.
Epidemiology Graduate Group Students (EGGS)
The purpose of this group is to:1) serve as a representative at the GGE executive committee meetings.2) provide a source of support to fellow EGGS members.3) help in recruitment of new students to the GGE.
Equine Medicine Club (EMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/emc
The Equine Medicine Club exists to provide supplementary equine medical information and experience to any interested veterinary students. The club also provides a yearly educational opportunity to members of the community in the form of a Symposium.
Exercise Biology Club
The Exercise Biology Club offers a chance for students to network amongst each other as well as the faculty. Outside the classroom we will be participating in events and activities relating to exercise biology and hope to promote public health through exercise awareness.
Feline Medicine Club (FMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/fmc/default.html
To improve the health and welfare of cats through education and scientific investigation in association with American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Filipino Americans in Medicine
Support for Filipino-American med students and pre-health undergrads. Outreach to the community Help other organizations understand the Filipino culture relating to medicine - Attend conferences and maintain networks with Filipino American medical students at other conferences.
Filipino Association for Health Careers (FAHC) http://davisfahc.org
FAHC's purpose is to provide personal, academic, social support and information for pre-health students. In addition, this organization promotes health-related and cultural awareness and provides service to the community. FAHC's mission is to empower college students to become health professionals by educating members about all the opportunities, resources, and different health career pathways.
Filipino Law Student Association (FLSA)
To spread cultural awareness, outreach and recruit students and provide resource to current law students.
Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) http://www.davisfsso.org/
"The Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) is dedicated to supporting the graduate students enrolled in the UC Davis Master of Science in Forensic Science program by aiding their interests and inquiries in the forensic science field. Our focus is to expand and advance the graduate students' knowledge and, when possible, experience in all areas related to the field. ssss
Foresight Pre-Optometry Club
The purpose of our club is to help students decide if optometry is right for them and if so, how they can further their career goal.
Genetics Club http://genetics.2ya.com/
The Genetics Club at UC Davis is dedicated to the promotion of the field of genetics and aiding students who are interested in this growing area of study. We aspire to organize and facilitate activities including: leading discussions on the latest findings in genetic research, presenting employment/internship opportunities, organizing visits to area biotech companies, informing students of graduate school opportunities, serving as a link for inquiries regarding genetics and the genetics major, discussing ethical issues related to advances in human genetics, arranging presentations by guest speakers relevant to the field of genetics, and planning social meetings for networking with other students.
GLOBAL geography club http://daviswiki.org/GLOBAL
GLOBAL geography club is a student organization at UC Davis that works to unify people with an interest in geography as an academic discipline. GLOBAL hosts exploration trips, works to support members traveling to academic conferences and advocate for geography education both in the University of California and the community as a whole.
Global Law Brigades at UC Davis (GLB)
A Law Brigade consists of pre-law and law students who collaborate with local legal professionals to work with developing communities on their legal necessities and elaborate projects to implement legal empowerment strategies. Law Brigades are one-week experiences abroad that include hands-on work alongside community members to help them approach their legal issues and give them solutions. Law Brigades currently operate in Panama with projects that complement Business, Environmental and Architecture Brigades to alleviate poverty and foster human rights and community development. We empower college students and law students to build relationships with established local and international legal, humanitarian, environmental and development organizations, and provide opportunities to work together with communities served by these.
Graduate Association of Political Science Students (GAPSS)
GAPSS represents the interests of political science graduate students and provides opportunities for both social activities and professional development.
Green Initiative (UCDGI) http://www.sagreen.org
UC Davis Green Initiative will boost communication without barrier between UC green technology researchers and specific industries, spread green technology knowledge and awareness in public, and educate young students and next generation by cooperation with social and researching institutions.
Green Vets
Provide veterinary students with exposure to ways of approaching veterinary medicine in a green (environmentally-friendly) way.
Health Occupation Students of America at UC Davis (HOSA)
HOSA at UC Davis will educate it's members about Health Science careers/ opportunities. It will provide its member with leadership opportunities. It will also provide its members with communities service opportunities as we participates in HOSA's National Service project. HOSA will also educate the community about Health related Issues.
Health Power (HP)
First and second year medical students present health and nutrition educational modules to K-3 students at local Sacramento area elementary schools once or twice a month. Any medical student can volunteer to present the modules.
Health Transfer Student Association (HTSA) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2212952396
HTSA acclimates pre-health transfer students to UCD upper division standards. In addition, HTSA provides vital educational resources, leadership opportunities, community service, and a strong support network necessary to be a competitive applicant for a chosen professional school.
Institute of Electronical & Electronic Engineers @ UC Davis (IEEE) http://www.ece.ucdavis.edu/~ieee/
IEEE @ UC Davis is a group where students come together to discuss and learn more about what goes on in our industry. We also have outreach programs where professionals come to our organization to share information with us, and some where we share information with peers and younger students.
International Society for Pharmaceutical (ISPE) http://ispe.engineering.ucdavis.edu
ISPE is an independent, global, membership association led by the world’s top pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals, It provides an inviting and neutral environment for experts, technologists, regulators, consultants and students to exchange idea and practical experience. ISPE’s members work together as a vibrant community to improve the industry.
Junior Investors and Entrepreneurs (JIE) http://juniorinvestors.weebly.com/
The mission of Junior Investors and Entrepreneurs (JIE) is to provide opportunities for UC Davis students, with increased attention to the needs of underrepresented ethnic/racial groups, to learn and practice effective money management techniques through financial workshops and volunteer work. In the process, JIE aims to promote community activism and professionalism.
King Hall Health Law Association
King Hall Health Law Association (KHHLA) is an organization of law students interested in health law, bioethics and public health law. KHHLA was founded in 2008 and our mission is to generate discussion on current health law issues and to promote opportunities to network with practicing health law attorneys.
King Hall Legal Foundation (KHLF) http://www.khlf.org
KHLF is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation affiliated with the UC Davis School of Law that promotes public interest and public service careers in the legal field. KHLF is the law school’s oldest public interest organization and is dedicated to expanding public interest opportunities and giving grants to law students working in the public interest.
Korean American Law Association (KALSA)
The Korean American Law Students Association (KALSA) commits to promoting, serving and representing the interests of the Korean American community at King Hall. KALSA strives to meet the cultural, political, vocational and social needs of King Hall students interested in Korean American issues. The group also emphasizes active service within the Korean American and Asian Pacific Islander communities. KASLSA members partner with the long – standing Korean American Bar Association to further its goals and mentor the student community. All students are encouraged to join.
Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146174349897&ref
KSEA was established in 1971 as a non-profit processional organization and has grown to over 3000 registered members with 67 local Chapters (including four Branches) and 14 technical groups across the United States. The organization objectives are to: Promote the application of Science and technology for the general welfare of society, foster international cooperation especially between the U.S. and Korea and help Korean-American Scientists and Engineers develop their potential. Its mission is to provide, in the areas of science, technology and entrepreneurship, opportunities for: International cooperation, career development and community service.
La Raza Pre Law Student Association http://lrplsa.webs.com/index.htm
La Raza Pre Law Student Association serves as a conduit for a collective pre-law student voice. We serve those issues concerning discrimination that pertain in our respective communities, but are not limited to race, religion and sex affecting the Chican @/Lainin @ and other disadvantaged communities. We are a non profit organization driven by a progressive agenda that protects and advances the civil right of individuals who are underrepresented while undergrads at the University of California, Davis and in our respective communities. We are a collective organization that strives to bring about positive change by addressing legal issues dealing with, but not limited to immigration, education and healthcare.
Latino/a Graduate Student Association
To promote the development and advancement of Latinos in higher education by providing resources and support to current students. We seek to provide the best learning environment through the celebration of our culture via various retention events. In addition, we seek to increase the number of students who are interested in pursuing higher education.
Marketing and Business Association (MBA) http://www.davismbaclub.org
This club is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in or want to pursue a career in marketing. The Marketing & Business Association helps compensate for the lack of a marketing major by better preparing you for a career in marketing. This club will help members understand their educational options, specifically the MBA, after a career in marketing.
Medical Doctor Scholars (MD Scholars)
Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) http://cim.ucdavis.edu/clubs/msfc/
MSFC works to increase and promote comprehensive reproductive health education and knowledge at medical schools across the country.
Medicine and Psychiatry Student Interest Group (MAP SIG)
The Medicine and Psychiatry Student Interest Group was formed to promote the understanding of the interaction between mind, brain, and body in promoting and contributing to the pathologies, course, and treatment of disease.
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) Help minority pre-medical students matriculate into medical school by supporting future underrepresented students addressing community needs and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicans. We offer mentorships, volunteer experience and valuable workshops.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Club (MCB)
The MCB Club is a group of students who are interested in learning more about the world of molecular cell biology! We meet bimonthly to discuss events we may participate in, talk about recent research and sometimes even listen to guest speakers! It’s also a great opportunity for students to get involved in the life sciences. Although we are open to any major, the club’s primary emphasis is cell biology, biochemistry and genetics. Students involved in the club can participate in various activities ranging from lab experience to community service.
National Lawyers Guild to UC Davis School of Law http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/NLG
The National Lawyers Guild is dedicated to the need for basic and progressive change in the structure of our political and economic system. Through its members the Guild works locally, nationally and internationally as an effective political and social/force in the service of the people.
Neurology and Neurosurgery Student Interest Group (Neuro SIG)
Neurology and Neurosurgery SIG is a group that aims to promote and expand interest and awareness about the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. We plan to achieve our goals by inviting guest lecturers to share their experiences in these fields as well and sharing their career paths. We also plan to provide shadowing opportunities to students to further cultivate their interest in neurology and neurosurgery.
Nursing Club
The mission of this club is to prepare and train future nurses to become compassionate leaders and active servers of their communities. Our club is committed to providing leadership and volunteer work opportunities in and outside of the hospital arena to advance the practice of nursing within fun, collaborative environments. It is also our goal to bring in guest speakers (nurses, admissions officers, Kaplan representatives, etc.) to provide educational resources, to advice students, and to answer questions.
Nutrition Science Research Club (NSR)
Introduce current nutrition and nutrition related research topics such as animal nutrition, biochemistry, exercise biology, food science, medicine, nutrigenomics to students as early as possible 2) Prepare undergraduates for graduate school in life science research 3) Mentor Nutrition undergraduates 4) Promote student-student and student-faculty networking
Ophthalmology Student Interest Group
We have two goals: to encourage highly qualified UC Davis medical students to consider ophthalmology as a career and to ensure and to ensure that all medical students who are interested in ophthalmology are to match by facilitating research and faculty interaction.
Optics Club at UC Davis http://opticsclub.engineering.ucdavis.edu/
The purpose of the Optical Science club shall be to promote the discipline of Optical Science and Engineering through the organized efforts of its members on campus and in the community; to further the technical and professional development of its members; to serve as a casual social center for its members.
Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine Interest Group
The primary objective of our student interest group is to accommodate the widespread interest in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine of first-, second- and third- year medical students at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. To address the questions and concerns of this student population, we will schedule lunchtime and evening meetings to host speakers in medical specialties such as Orthopaedic Surgery, Family Medicine/Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Oxidative Stress and Health
To foster inter-disciplinary collaboration and sharing of ideas to further the understanding and research of graduate students interested in all studies related to reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrosative species and/or oxidative/nitrosative stress conditions of or relating to pulmonary or particulate origins.
Pediatrics Student Interest Group (Peds SIG)
PED-SIG is a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness and interest in working with children in a medical setting.Our mission:- Explore opportunities for working with children in the healthcare field.- Promote interaction with our community’s children and families through volunteer activities.- Establish mentorship networks for first and second year medical students.- Host lunchtime presentations, residency panels and dinners with physicians.- Organize workshops with practicing physicians and vaccination clinics.- Provide information about available research opportunities.- Participate in the annual Heart Beat Run.
Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Group
The pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Group (PTXGG) provides a venue for academic support, social networking and mentoring to its graduate student members through meetings, social events and poster symposia.
Pilipino Americans in Science and Engineering (PASE) http://pase.engineering.ucdavis.edu
PASE is a student-run organization that orients students of similar cultural and/or educational backgrounds through the academic rigors of engineering and the sciences. The goal of PASE is to assist the growth of its members throughout their college careers through academic support, professional preparation, and social networking opportunities.
PIXEL Graphic Design Club http://twitter.com/pixelUCD
Pixel is the graphic design club of UC Davis, and official [WWW]AIGA Student Group of UC Davis. It is a professional graphic design club started in 2005, and continues serving students involved and interested in graphic design today. Pixel members learn to develop their portfolio and gain networking skills through club and AIGA events such as Portfolio Day, Studio Tours, Alumni Day, and many more.
Pre-Medical American Medical Student Association (Pre-Med AMSA) http://davisamsa.org
The Pre-med AMSA Club at the University of California, Davis was founded in 1985 as an undergraduate AMSA chapter in the country. In keeping with the philosophy of AMSA, the club seeks to provide insightful information for those who are interested in pursuing a medical career. Through guest speakers, community service, and interactions with medical students, the Pre-med AMSA Club provides information that may help fellow pre-medical students maximize their candidacy in a medical career and create a sincere appreciation for the practice and art of medicine.
Pre-Pharmacy Club/Pre-Pharm Club
Our mission is to expose our members to all aspects of pharmacy as a career, to equip our club members with all the tools and information necessary to achieve their goal of getting accepted into a pharmacy school, and most of all to build lasting relationships that will provide for a mutually uplifting experience.
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
The purpose of the Pre-Physical Club is to provide a group of individuals who are all interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy. The club’s objectives are to provide guidance and information for individuals interested in applying for physical therapy school. The club will also help individuals find information on internships and job opening in the Davis and Sacramento areas. Finally, we plan on asking representatives from physical therapy programs in California to come to UC Davis and host presentations for all interested parties.
Psychiatry Student Interest Group (Psych SIG) http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/education/student/sig.html
The Psychiatry Student Interest Group was formed to bring resources and opportunities to medical students interested in careers in psychiatric medicine as well as to provide information to others about the field of psychiatry. We will hold movie nights, a general introduction to psychiatry talk, resident and attending panels, a faculty/student dinner, and a residency interview talk.
Radiation Oncology Student Interest Group (Radonc SIG)
The radiation oncology student’s interest group strives to inform and educate who are interested in translational research, technological innovation, and clinical application of radiotherapy.
Radiology SIG (Student Interest Group)
The purpose of this organization is to cultivate interest in the field of radiology amongst the medical student population and serve as a resource for individuals expressing such interest. The RSIG will:1. Host events to introduce students to the field of radiology and its various subspecialties.2. Provide avenues to attain useful information for students who are in the process of applying to residency programs in radiology.3. Assist students in the location and selection of mentors (current residents, staff, etc.) and research opportunities.
Runway Designers Club (Fashion Club or RDC)
The purpose of the Runway Designers Club is to organize and produce two non-profit fashion shows featuring UCD Design students' work. There are two main shows: one during the annual UCD Picnic Day and one in San Francisco. Other activities include fundraising events to raise money for the shows which includes rental of the venues, sound equipment, lighting effects and more.
Society of Biological Engineers http://SOBE.engineering.ucdavis.edu
SOBE is an educational, social, and professional society aimed at networking with biological systems engineers and the industry.€ Build opportunities to meet other biological engineering students€ Obtain information and resources on courses and help in academic scheduling€ Establish interaction with faculty and alumni€ Networking opportunities with companies through club events
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) http://swe.engineering.ucdavis.edu
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life- changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Student Association of Shelter Veterinarians (SASV)
To help the advancement of shelter medicine and improved the health and well being of animals in shelters.
Student Chapter of American Collage of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SCACVIM)
To promote the specialties of cardiology, neurology, oncology, large animal internal medicine and small animal internal medicine through the advancement of knowledge to veterinary medical students.
Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital Assoc. (SCHAAHA) http://www.aahanet.org/student
AAHA aims to help veterinarians provide the highest quality medicine to their patients while improving their business skills and client communication. SCAAHA provides resources to veterinary students that are often overlooked in the veterinary curriculum and helps them achieve a standard of excellence in their professional lives.
Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association
SCAVMA is the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is an organization dedicated to fostering unity among veterinary students within and between the 28 veterinary schools of the United States. At UC Davis, SCAVMA also provides funding for all university-registered veterinary school clubs, supplies monetary support for student travel associated with educational endeavors, and hosts information sessions on topics ranging from managing finances to finding internships and residencies.
Student Chapter of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/scivapm/default.htm
The purpose of our group is to promote an interest an awareness of pain management for veterinary patients in the veterinary student population. We hope that through lectures and activities, we can help people become aware of uses for pain management and how to best protect the comfort of the animals we work with.
Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care SVECCS http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/SVECCS/default.html
The purpose of our group is to promote an awareness and interest in emergency treatment for our patients. We hope that through lectures. Rounds discussion and wet labs that we can help promote comfort and awareness during treatment of animals that are critical.
Student Fashion Association http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=2200047138
The purpose of the Student Fashion Association is to bring Fashion lovers of all majors together. Members will be involved in networking, planning, and enjoying fashion together.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) http://cim.ucdavis.edu/clubs/SNMA/
SNMA is a national organization founded in 1964 as the student arm of the National Medical Association. SNMA focuses on the needs to produce competent and committed physicians with a desire to work in underserved communities. SNMA supports the needs and concerns of medical students and patients of color.
Student Nutrition Association http://snaucd.50webs.org
The Student Nutrition Association is an academic club at UC Davis which serves as a link to social, academic, and community resources for those interested in nutrition and health. Membership is open to everyone who wants to join! Membership fee is $10 for the quarter or $15 for the year . Members receive great networking opportunities, support, FREE FOOD (at the meetings and events), free or discounted admission for club events, something to put on resumes and applications as well as hear from great guest speakers like Dr. Applegate, Dr. Shaffrath, or past and present UCD students with insight into the Dietetic Internship and the application process.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) http://www.sife.org
SIFE students learn practical business ideas and implements them to better the community. We take what we are learning in the classroom and apply it in projects. The wide ranges of projects revolve and six different criteria: Business Ethics, Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship, Market Economics, Success Skills and Financial Literacy. Students will develop, manage and lead projects that will resort in economic development in our local and global communities. SIFE, being the largest student club in the country and the world, provides a tremendous amount of corporate support and enables the students to partner with professionals on large projects.
Surgery Student Interest Group (Surgery SIG)
The purpose of the Surgery Student Interest Group is to promote interest and awareness about general surgery and its subspecialty branches. With help from the Surgery faculty at UCDMC, we offer a one-on-one mentoring program where medical students can gain early clinical experience in surgery as well as opportunities to become involved in surgical research projects.
Synthetic Biology Club at Davis
The Synthetic Biology Club aims to educate members about the scope and capabilities of synthetic biology as well as stimulate new ideas in this relatively new and exciting field. Some examples of synthetic biology projects include biofuels, drug delivery systems, environmental cleanup agents, and cancer fighting systems. Through peer and advisor knowledge, lab familiarity, and technological aid, the Synthetic Biology Club will spread the word about synthetic biology and educate the next generation of synthetic biologists.
Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA) http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/advising/?link=49
The purpose of UPA is to provide a way for Psychology majors/minors to gain more knowledge and insight into the field by networking with other students and listening to speakers talk about their specialties with Psychology. Our main goal is to help students studying Psychology figure out their interests by discussing numerous topics relating to the major. We know there are many sub-fields within Psychology, and we hope that our speakers can clarify any questions our members may have. As a member of UPA, you will also be introduced to many internship opportunities and be able to talk with other Psychology students about their experience within the major. This club exposes the field of Psychology to UCD students.
Vet Aide Club (VAC) http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/aes/vetaides/
The Vet Aide Club provides its members with opportunities to gain practical, hands on experience in various aspects in the fields of veterinary medicine and animal science. The VAC offers internships at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) and facilitates internships elsewhere. The VAC also provides information about other pre-vet and animal-related opportunities as well as hosts networking events, social events, and field trips.
Veterinary Business Management Associtation (VBMA)
The UCD School of Veterinary Medicine’s chapter of the VBMA is dedicated to increasing business acumen and providing networking opportunities to veterinarians and veterinary students. It is important for practicing veterinarians to be proficient in many skills beyond patient care, and it is the goal of the VBMA to promote business management issues (as well as many others including personal finance management, conflict resolution, stress management, etc.) to the veterinary community in and around UC Davis.
Veterinary Emergency Resonse Team (VERT) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/VERT/aboutus.html
VERT’s goal is to train our membership in large animal rescue techniques and serve our community with education in large animal and pet disaster preparedness.
Veterinary Pathology Club
To achieve this Mission, the Veterinary Pathology Club will encourage student interaction with board certified Pathologists and Pathology residents by sponsoring guest speakers and conferences, as well as by offering students the oppurtunity to engage in activites that are illustrative of a Pathologist's duties, such as slide reading sessions and necropsies.
Veterinary Public Health Organization (VPHO)
To serve as a forum to provide useful information and to discuss important current events relating to veterinary medicine, public health and research.
Visual Arts Club at UC Davis (VAC)
Our main goal to is to encourage artistic collaboration through our club's network. We will hold art galleries, exhibitions and have a scheduled publication. Ultimately, we hope that student's time and experience here will help improve their portfolio and prepare them for future related occupations.
Promote excellence in chemical engineering education and global practice * Advance the development and exchange of relevant knowledge * Uphold and advance the profession's standards, ethics and diversity * Enhance the lifelong career development and financial security of chemical engineers through services, networking, and advocacy * Stimulate collaborative efforts among industry, universities, government, and professional societies * Encourage other engineering and scientific professionals to participate in AIChE activities; * Advocate public policy that embraces sound technical and economic information and that represents the interest of chemical engineers * Facilitate public understanding of technical issues; and * Achieve excellence in operations of the Institute.
American Medical Association at UC Davis (AMA)
The purpose of the AMA at UC Davis is to increase the awareness and discussion of medical issues that we face as medical students and future physicians. We will have a lecture series on various medical issues covering healthcare policy, public health, international medicine, and family issues. Further, our goal is to increase student participation in organized medicine to prepare future leaders in medicine.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) http://www.amsa.org
The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving healthcare and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; and assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems.
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) http://www.amwa-doc.org
AMWA seeks to bring attention to issues that affect female medical students, residents and physicians. Moreover, we seek to promote and organize events that empower women.
American Meterological Society (AMS) http://www.ams.weatherwest.com
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Student Chapter at UC Davis aims to strengthen the Atmospheric Science community at UC Davis. The Chapter engages in long-term special projects relating to the study of weather and climate, and also encompasses the Aggie Forecasting Team, which provides daily weather forecasts for campus newspaper the California Aggie and radio station KDVS.
American Planning Association Student Chapter at UC Davis (APA) http://sites.google.com/site/ucdavisapa
The APA Student Chapter at UC Davis is a pre-professional organization aimed to help develop future planners or students entering a planning-related field through educational, social and professional networking opportunities.
American Society for Microbiology at UC Davis, The (ASM) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=175160887192
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) at UC Davis allows students to interact and network with fellow students, graduate students, professors and faculty involved with microbiology as well as other related fields. Club members will have greater interaction with the microbiology community leading to an enhanced opportunity to obtain research positions and internships on and off campus. The club will explore various laboratories and businesses on field trips and will also prepare an annual microbiology exhibit open to the public on picnic day.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://asce.ucdavis.edu
Our group builds leadership, character, value, careers. We provide students the opportunity to apply and learn civil engineering concepts through design projects, to improve our community with services, to meet professionals and obtain internships or careers.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
The club is oriented towards helping interior majors learn about their career field, competitions, internships, conferences, portfolio assembling, and various other opportunities and activities regarding design. In addition, members will have the opportunity to build a community within their major and have fun in the process.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) asme.ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis chapter of the ASME is a networking tool to meet classmates, find jobs/internships and host meetings to inform students of important events in the engineering world.
Anesthesiology Student Interest Group
The purpose of the ASIG is to promote understanding and exposure of the Anesthesiology speciality. Furthermore, medical students will be given the opportunity to network with those in the field to facilitate learning and professional development.
Asian Pacific American Law Student
APALSA is an organization of law students interested in Asian-American Legal issues and in the growth of the Asian-American legal community. APALSA sponsors social activities, speaker series and community service events, fostering relationships with professors and practicing attorneys to educate the community about Asian-American issues.
Associated Students of Management http://asm.gsm.ucdavis.edu
The Associated Students of Management (ASM) enhance the value of the students experience at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management by creating a collaborative community that facilitates academic, social and professional growth. We infuse energy into every activity while building a reputation in innovation and excellence.
Association of Women in Science (AWIS) http://svawis.org
AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The campus chapters designed to facilitate networking and mentoring relationships amongst women in the STEM disciplines. Women are still underrepresented in these fields and often lack adequate opportunities for such relationships without the existence of special organizations such as ours to foster a sense of community.
Avian and Exotics Animal Medicine Club (AEMC) http://vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/aemc
The purpose of the organization is to educate students about avian and exotic animal medicine, care and husbandry.
Avian Sciences Club (AVS Club) animalscience.ucdavis.edu/events/clubs_Avian/
The Club also offers its members a variety of fun off-campus activities to choose from. These activities may include bird watching in various Yolo county locations, trips to wildlife parks such as Safari West Wildlife Preserve, trips to local bird breeders and recreational activities like kayaking.
Behavior Medicine Club (BMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/behavior_club/default.html
Understanding the behavior of our patients is an integral part of veterinary medicine. Our goal is to encourage interest in behavior medicine and to provide further education to students interested in this field.
Biomedical Engineer Society (BMES) http://www.davisbmes.com
As the UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Society, we strive to generate interest in biomedical engineering and further the understanding of related sciences while fostering academic, community, and industry relations. '
Biomedical Engineering Student Association http://besa.bme.ucdavis.edu
The goal of BESA is to provide a community for graduate students in Biomedical engineering at UC Davis. We hope to be a source of information for students, hopefully answering questions about specific tracks of study, the preliminary exam, how to move on to candidacy, etc. Every month we hold open meetings where students can share opinions about the department with faculty and other students. Throughout the year, we provide fun opportunities for students, faculty and staff to interact through events such as faculty-student luncheons, BBQs, hikes, community service and outreach projects, holiday parties, IM sports, camping trips, and more.
Biotech Club http://www.facebook.com/home.php/group.php?gid=2204286744
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Black Engineers Association (BEA)
To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGPSA) http://www.blackgradsdavis.com
Black Pre-Law Association (BPLA) http://bpla.webs.com
Our organization aims to increase the number of minorities in law school and in the legal profession. We can help you achieve your law related goals by engaging in workshops and presentations on the LSAT, law school application and different careers in law.
Business Law Journal (BLJ)
The UC Davis Business Law Journal is run by dedicated law students who are committed to providing current and valuable legal and business analysis. Three distinguishing qualities contribute to the Journal’s success. The BLJ was the first business law journal in the nation to electronically publish articles written by professionals, academics and law students using a concise, journalistic style. While traditional law journals are heavy on academic theory and light on practical use of the UC Davis Business Law Journal is a tool for users to obtain quality legal and business analysis that is easily accessible and best of all, succinct. The UC Davis Business Law Journal now publishes two print editions a year.
Cal Aggie Student Alumni Association (SAA) http://www.saa.ucdavis.edu http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/saa
The UC Davis Cal Aggie Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a student leadership organization advancing student-alumni relations. Benefits of SAA membership include alumni networking, leadership development, tradition keeping and discounts on campus and in Davis.
California Republican Lawyer's Association (CRLA)
The Davis chapter of the California Republican Lawyer Association (CRLA) is part of a statewide organization that is comprised of legal professionals. CRLA is dedicated to promoting open, fair and honest elections by providing election law training from preeminent election law professionals. CRLA advances professionalism and education by gathering Republican lawyers for legal education related to law in political government, legislative and private firm settings. CRLA is also committed to advancing career opportunities through its network of accomplished attorneys and local chapters. Lastly, CRLA advances Republican ideals through a statewide network of lawyers and students that support Republicans.
Camelid Medicine Club http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/Camelid/default.html
The purpose of the Camelid Medicine Club is to allow students with hands on experience with llamas and alpacas and provide information related to Camelid medicine, as well as expose them to various related community events.
Canine Medicine Club http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/cmc
The club and its members are dedicated to expanding the educational and service opportunities of veterinary students in projects related to caninine.
Criminal Law Association of king Hall (CLA)
We aim to prepare our members for careers in criminal law, by keeping our general members updated on recent criminal law developments and by exposing them to criminal trials. We will bring speakers to King Hall- both those who work in the field of criminal law and those who have been in the criminal system who have overcome obstacles since their release- to discuss their own experiences as well as topics that will directly affect our members, such as gender and racial issues within the field. We aim to promote and unbiased yet educated notion of criminal law’s successes and failures by learning from both criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors.
Davis Enology and Viticulture Organization http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/devo/
We undertake the responsibility to educate our members to the fullest extent possible in regards to both grape and wine production in California and around the world. We also organize functions to connect students with members of industry and academia.
Davis Pre-Dental Society (PDS) http://www.davispds.com
The Davis Pre-Dental Society provides a supportive atmosphere for students with plans to apply to dental school. Our club provides a wide range of information, help, resources, and fellowship for students who would like to attend dental school. our club offers presentations by various local dentists from all fields of dentistry, workshops and presentations by admission directors from a number of dental schools including UCSF, UOP, and Western University, and other workshops including an application workshop, interview workshop, DAT workshop, and AADSAS workshop. Membership in our club also included a $100 discount on the DAT Kaplan prep course offered at the Davis Kaplan Center on E street in Davis.
Davis Pre-med SOMA http://www.davispresoma.com
Davis Pre-med SOMA is the undergraduate division of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Our goals are to promote osteopathy and inform the public about osteopathic medical education as well as to increase the number of applicants to osteopathic medical schools and prepare studnets for success as osteopathic physicians.
Delta Epsilon Chi-Division of Career Education (DEX-DECA) http://www.deltaepsilonchi.org
To provide students with the educational opportunities to practice leadership, develop their professional skills, and prepare to be successful in their careers. DEX can act as on outlet for students to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-world situations and start a legacy for students at UC Davis.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association (ECE GSA) https://sites.google.com/a/ucdavis.edu/ecegsa/Home?AuthEventSource=SSO
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association (ECE GSA) is intended to provide an environment for graduate students to interact with each other and faculty in a nonlab setting. We encourange collaboration and sharing of ideas from students and faculty from different research groups by bringing people together through department BBQs and socials. Additionally, we strive to share knowledge and experiences of senior graduate students with junior graduate students through involvement with department orientation and recruitment.
Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program (EMRAP) http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/emergency/education/undergrad
EMRAP is dedicated to working with UCD Medical Center Emergency Department physicians in the development of clinical research in the sensitive and dynamic UCDMC Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department, with the ultimate objective of contributing to novel and improved advancements in Emergency Medicine.
Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group (EMSIG)
To serve the interest of medical students in pursing a career in emergency medicine, by providing contacts, lectures and hands on experience.
Engineering Joint Council (EJC) http://ejc.engineering.ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis Engineering Joint Council, a consortium of student representatives from each of the Engineering Clubs, facilitates opportunities for the undergraduate engineering student body that promote interaction with various engineering student clubs and the College of Engineering Administration by integrating students and clubs in activities which promote outreach and club visibility, networking, collaboration, and professional development.
Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
To provide graduate students in the Department of Entomology a forum where they can interact with other students and discuss topics related to the department and program.
Entrepreneur Association at UC Davis
The Entrepreneur Association at UC Davis deals with how topics in business, economics and investments relate to being an entrepreneur. Members do not need any prior knowledge of business or economics. Members will learn skills and knowledge to help them achieve their entrepreneurial aspirations. Meetings will focus on discussing current business news, how to business world functions and ideas for potential projects.
Epidemiology Graduate Group Students (EGGS)
The purpose of this group is to:1) serve as a representative at the GGE executive committee meetings.2) provide a source of support to fellow EGGS members.3) help in recruitment of new students to the GGE.
Equine Medicine Club (EMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/emc
The Equine Medicine Club exists to provide supplementary equine medical information and experience to any interested veterinary students. The club also provides a yearly educational opportunity to members of the community in the form of a Symposium.
Exercise Biology Club
The Exercise Biology Club offers a chance for students to network amongst each other as well as the faculty. Outside the classroom we will be participating in events and activities relating to exercise biology and hope to promote public health through exercise awareness.
Feline Medicine Club (FMC) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/fmc/default.html
To improve the health and welfare of cats through education and scientific investigation in association with American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Filipino Americans in Medicine
Support for Filipino-American med students and pre-health undergrads. Outreach to the community Help other organizations understand the Filipino culture relating to medicine - Attend conferences and maintain networks with Filipino American medical students at other conferences.
Filipino Association for Health Careers (FAHC) http://davisfahc.org
FAHC's purpose is to provide personal, academic, social support and information for pre-health students. In addition, this organization promotes health-related and cultural awareness and provides service to the community. FAHC's mission is to empower college students to become health professionals by educating members about all the opportunities, resources, and different health career pathways.
Filipino Law Student Association (FLSA)
To spread cultural awareness, outreach and recruit students and provide resource to current law students.
Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) http://www.davisfsso.org/
"The Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) is dedicated to supporting the graduate students enrolled in the UC Davis Master of Science in Forensic Science program by aiding their interests and inquiries in the forensic science field. Our focus is to expand and advance the graduate students' knowledge and, when possible, experience in all areas related to the field. ssss
Foresight Pre-Optometry Club
The purpose of our club is to help students decide if optometry is right for them and if so, how they can further their career goal.
Genetics Club http://genetics.2ya.com/
The Genetics Club at UC Davis is dedicated to the promotion of the field of genetics and aiding students who are interested in this growing area of study. We aspire to organize and facilitate activities including: leading discussions on the latest findings in genetic research, presenting employment/internship opportunities, organizing visits to area biotech companies, informing students of graduate school opportunities, serving as a link for inquiries regarding genetics and the genetics major, discussing ethical issues related to advances in human genetics, arranging presentations by guest speakers relevant to the field of genetics, and planning social meetings for networking with other students.
GLOBAL geography club http://daviswiki.org/GLOBAL
GLOBAL geography club is a student organization at UC Davis that works to unify people with an interest in geography as an academic discipline. GLOBAL hosts exploration trips, works to support members traveling to academic conferences and advocate for geography education both in the University of California and the community as a whole.
Global Law Brigades at UC Davis (GLB)
A Law Brigade consists of pre-law and law students who collaborate with local legal professionals to work with developing communities on their legal necessities and elaborate projects to implement legal empowerment strategies. Law Brigades are one-week experiences abroad that include hands-on work alongside community members to help them approach their legal issues and give them solutions. Law Brigades currently operate in Panama with projects that complement Business, Environmental and Architecture Brigades to alleviate poverty and foster human rights and community development. We empower college students and law students to build relationships with established local and international legal, humanitarian, environmental and development organizations, and provide opportunities to work together with communities served by these.
Graduate Association of Political Science Students (GAPSS)
GAPSS represents the interests of political science graduate students and provides opportunities for both social activities and professional development.
Green Initiative (UCDGI) http://www.sagreen.org
UC Davis Green Initiative will boost communication without barrier between UC green technology researchers and specific industries, spread green technology knowledge and awareness in public, and educate young students and next generation by cooperation with social and researching institutions.
Green Vets
Provide veterinary students with exposure to ways of approaching veterinary medicine in a green (environmentally-friendly) way.
Health Occupation Students of America at UC Davis (HOSA)
HOSA at UC Davis will educate it's members about Health Science careers/ opportunities. It will provide its member with leadership opportunities. It will also provide its members with communities service opportunities as we participates in HOSA's National Service project. HOSA will also educate the community about Health related Issues.
Health Power (HP)
First and second year medical students present health and nutrition educational modules to K-3 students at local Sacramento area elementary schools once or twice a month. Any medical student can volunteer to present the modules.
Health Transfer Student Association (HTSA) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2212952396
HTSA acclimates pre-health transfer students to UCD upper division standards. In addition, HTSA provides vital educational resources, leadership opportunities, community service, and a strong support network necessary to be a competitive applicant for a chosen professional school.
Institute of Electronical & Electronic Engineers @ UC Davis (IEEE) http://www.ece.ucdavis.edu/~ieee/
IEEE @ UC Davis is a group where students come together to discuss and learn more about what goes on in our industry. We also have outreach programs where professionals come to our organization to share information with us, and some where we share information with peers and younger students.
International Society for Pharmaceutical (ISPE) http://ispe.engineering.ucdavis.edu
ISPE is an independent, global, membership association led by the world’s top pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals, It provides an inviting and neutral environment for experts, technologists, regulators, consultants and students to exchange idea and practical experience. ISPE’s members work together as a vibrant community to improve the industry.
Junior Investors and Entrepreneurs (JIE) http://juniorinvestors.weebly.com/
The mission of Junior Investors and Entrepreneurs (JIE) is to provide opportunities for UC Davis students, with increased attention to the needs of underrepresented ethnic/racial groups, to learn and practice effective money management techniques through financial workshops and volunteer work. In the process, JIE aims to promote community activism and professionalism.
King Hall Health Law Association
King Hall Health Law Association (KHHLA) is an organization of law students interested in health law, bioethics and public health law. KHHLA was founded in 2008 and our mission is to generate discussion on current health law issues and to promote opportunities to network with practicing health law attorneys.
King Hall Legal Foundation (KHLF) http://www.khlf.org
KHLF is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation affiliated with the UC Davis School of Law that promotes public interest and public service careers in the legal field. KHLF is the law school’s oldest public interest organization and is dedicated to expanding public interest opportunities and giving grants to law students working in the public interest.
Korean American Law Association (KALSA)
The Korean American Law Students Association (KALSA) commits to promoting, serving and representing the interests of the Korean American community at King Hall. KALSA strives to meet the cultural, political, vocational and social needs of King Hall students interested in Korean American issues. The group also emphasizes active service within the Korean American and Asian Pacific Islander communities. KASLSA members partner with the long – standing Korean American Bar Association to further its goals and mentor the student community. All students are encouraged to join.
Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146174349897&ref
KSEA was established in 1971 as a non-profit processional organization and has grown to over 3000 registered members with 67 local Chapters (including four Branches) and 14 technical groups across the United States. The organization objectives are to: Promote the application of Science and technology for the general welfare of society, foster international cooperation especially between the U.S. and Korea and help Korean-American Scientists and Engineers develop their potential. Its mission is to provide, in the areas of science, technology and entrepreneurship, opportunities for: International cooperation, career development and community service.
La Raza Pre Law Student Association http://lrplsa.webs.com/index.htm
La Raza Pre Law Student Association serves as a conduit for a collective pre-law student voice. We serve those issues concerning discrimination that pertain in our respective communities, but are not limited to race, religion and sex affecting the Chican @/Lainin @ and other disadvantaged communities. We are a non profit organization driven by a progressive agenda that protects and advances the civil right of individuals who are underrepresented while undergrads at the University of California, Davis and in our respective communities. We are a collective organization that strives to bring about positive change by addressing legal issues dealing with, but not limited to immigration, education and healthcare.
Latino/a Graduate Student Association
To promote the development and advancement of Latinos in higher education by providing resources and support to current students. We seek to provide the best learning environment through the celebration of our culture via various retention events. In addition, we seek to increase the number of students who are interested in pursuing higher education.
Marketing and Business Association (MBA) http://www.davismbaclub.org
This club is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in or want to pursue a career in marketing. The Marketing & Business Association helps compensate for the lack of a marketing major by better preparing you for a career in marketing. This club will help members understand their educational options, specifically the MBA, after a career in marketing.
Medical Doctor Scholars (MD Scholars)
Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) http://cim.ucdavis.edu/clubs/msfc/
MSFC works to increase and promote comprehensive reproductive health education and knowledge at medical schools across the country.
Medicine and Psychiatry Student Interest Group (MAP SIG)
The Medicine and Psychiatry Student Interest Group was formed to promote the understanding of the interaction between mind, brain, and body in promoting and contributing to the pathologies, course, and treatment of disease.
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) Help minority pre-medical students matriculate into medical school by supporting future underrepresented students addressing community needs and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicans. We offer mentorships, volunteer experience and valuable workshops.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Club (MCB)
The MCB Club is a group of students who are interested in learning more about the world of molecular cell biology! We meet bimonthly to discuss events we may participate in, talk about recent research and sometimes even listen to guest speakers! It’s also a great opportunity for students to get involved in the life sciences. Although we are open to any major, the club’s primary emphasis is cell biology, biochemistry and genetics. Students involved in the club can participate in various activities ranging from lab experience to community service.
National Lawyers Guild to UC Davis School of Law http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/NLG
The National Lawyers Guild is dedicated to the need for basic and progressive change in the structure of our political and economic system. Through its members the Guild works locally, nationally and internationally as an effective political and social/force in the service of the people.
Neurology and Neurosurgery Student Interest Group (Neuro SIG)
Neurology and Neurosurgery SIG is a group that aims to promote and expand interest and awareness about the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. We plan to achieve our goals by inviting guest lecturers to share their experiences in these fields as well and sharing their career paths. We also plan to provide shadowing opportunities to students to further cultivate their interest in neurology and neurosurgery.
Nursing Club
The mission of this club is to prepare and train future nurses to become compassionate leaders and active servers of their communities. Our club is committed to providing leadership and volunteer work opportunities in and outside of the hospital arena to advance the practice of nursing within fun, collaborative environments. It is also our goal to bring in guest speakers (nurses, admissions officers, Kaplan representatives, etc.) to provide educational resources, to advice students, and to answer questions.
Nutrition Science Research Club (NSR)
Introduce current nutrition and nutrition related research topics such as animal nutrition, biochemistry, exercise biology, food science, medicine, nutrigenomics to students as early as possible 2) Prepare undergraduates for graduate school in life science research 3) Mentor Nutrition undergraduates 4) Promote student-student and student-faculty networking
Ophthalmology Student Interest Group
We have two goals: to encourage highly qualified UC Davis medical students to consider ophthalmology as a career and to ensure and to ensure that all medical students who are interested in ophthalmology are to match by facilitating research and faculty interaction.
Optics Club at UC Davis http://opticsclub.engineering.ucdavis.edu/
The purpose of the Optical Science club shall be to promote the discipline of Optical Science and Engineering through the organized efforts of its members on campus and in the community; to further the technical and professional development of its members; to serve as a casual social center for its members.
Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine Interest Group
The primary objective of our student interest group is to accommodate the widespread interest in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine of first-, second- and third- year medical students at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. To address the questions and concerns of this student population, we will schedule lunchtime and evening meetings to host speakers in medical specialties such as Orthopaedic Surgery, Family Medicine/Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Oxidative Stress and Health
To foster inter-disciplinary collaboration and sharing of ideas to further the understanding and research of graduate students interested in all studies related to reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrosative species and/or oxidative/nitrosative stress conditions of or relating to pulmonary or particulate origins.
Pediatrics Student Interest Group (Peds SIG)
PED-SIG is a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness and interest in working with children in a medical setting.Our mission:- Explore opportunities for working with children in the healthcare field.- Promote interaction with our community’s children and families through volunteer activities.- Establish mentorship networks for first and second year medical students.- Host lunchtime presentations, residency panels and dinners with physicians.- Organize workshops with practicing physicians and vaccination clinics.- Provide information about available research opportunities.- Participate in the annual Heart Beat Run.
Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Group
The pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Group (PTXGG) provides a venue for academic support, social networking and mentoring to its graduate student members through meetings, social events and poster symposia.
Pilipino Americans in Science and Engineering (PASE) http://pase.engineering.ucdavis.edu
PASE is a student-run organization that orients students of similar cultural and/or educational backgrounds through the academic rigors of engineering and the sciences. The goal of PASE is to assist the growth of its members throughout their college careers through academic support, professional preparation, and social networking opportunities.
PIXEL Graphic Design Club http://twitter.com/pixelUCD
Pixel is the graphic design club of UC Davis, and official [WWW]AIGA Student Group of UC Davis. It is a professional graphic design club started in 2005, and continues serving students involved and interested in graphic design today. Pixel members learn to develop their portfolio and gain networking skills through club and AIGA events such as Portfolio Day, Studio Tours, Alumni Day, and many more.
Pre-Medical American Medical Student Association (Pre-Med AMSA) http://davisamsa.org
The Pre-med AMSA Club at the University of California, Davis was founded in 1985 as an undergraduate AMSA chapter in the country. In keeping with the philosophy of AMSA, the club seeks to provide insightful information for those who are interested in pursuing a medical career. Through guest speakers, community service, and interactions with medical students, the Pre-med AMSA Club provides information that may help fellow pre-medical students maximize their candidacy in a medical career and create a sincere appreciation for the practice and art of medicine.
Pre-Pharmacy Club/Pre-Pharm Club
Our mission is to expose our members to all aspects of pharmacy as a career, to equip our club members with all the tools and information necessary to achieve their goal of getting accepted into a pharmacy school, and most of all to build lasting relationships that will provide for a mutually uplifting experience.
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
The purpose of the Pre-Physical Club is to provide a group of individuals who are all interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy. The club’s objectives are to provide guidance and information for individuals interested in applying for physical therapy school. The club will also help individuals find information on internships and job opening in the Davis and Sacramento areas. Finally, we plan on asking representatives from physical therapy programs in California to come to UC Davis and host presentations for all interested parties.
Psychiatry Student Interest Group (Psych SIG) http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/education/student/sig.html
The Psychiatry Student Interest Group was formed to bring resources and opportunities to medical students interested in careers in psychiatric medicine as well as to provide information to others about the field of psychiatry. We will hold movie nights, a general introduction to psychiatry talk, resident and attending panels, a faculty/student dinner, and a residency interview talk.
Radiation Oncology Student Interest Group (Radonc SIG)
The radiation oncology student’s interest group strives to inform and educate who are interested in translational research, technological innovation, and clinical application of radiotherapy.
Radiology SIG (Student Interest Group)
The purpose of this organization is to cultivate interest in the field of radiology amongst the medical student population and serve as a resource for individuals expressing such interest. The RSIG will:1. Host events to introduce students to the field of radiology and its various subspecialties.2. Provide avenues to attain useful information for students who are in the process of applying to residency programs in radiology.3. Assist students in the location and selection of mentors (current residents, staff, etc.) and research opportunities.
Runway Designers Club (Fashion Club or RDC)
The purpose of the Runway Designers Club is to organize and produce two non-profit fashion shows featuring UCD Design students' work. There are two main shows: one during the annual UCD Picnic Day and one in San Francisco. Other activities include fundraising events to raise money for the shows which includes rental of the venues, sound equipment, lighting effects and more.
Society of Biological Engineers http://SOBE.engineering.ucdavis.edu
SOBE is an educational, social, and professional society aimed at networking with biological systems engineers and the industry.€ Build opportunities to meet other biological engineering students€ Obtain information and resources on courses and help in academic scheduling€ Establish interaction with faculty and alumni€ Networking opportunities with companies through club events
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) http://swe.engineering.ucdavis.edu
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life- changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Student Association of Shelter Veterinarians (SASV)
To help the advancement of shelter medicine and improved the health and well being of animals in shelters.
Student Chapter of American Collage of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SCACVIM)
To promote the specialties of cardiology, neurology, oncology, large animal internal medicine and small animal internal medicine through the advancement of knowledge to veterinary medical students.
Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital Assoc. (SCHAAHA) http://www.aahanet.org/student
AAHA aims to help veterinarians provide the highest quality medicine to their patients while improving their business skills and client communication. SCAAHA provides resources to veterinary students that are often overlooked in the veterinary curriculum and helps them achieve a standard of excellence in their professional lives.
Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association
SCAVMA is the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is an organization dedicated to fostering unity among veterinary students within and between the 28 veterinary schools of the United States. At UC Davis, SCAVMA also provides funding for all university-registered veterinary school clubs, supplies monetary support for student travel associated with educational endeavors, and hosts information sessions on topics ranging from managing finances to finding internships and residencies.
Student Chapter of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/scivapm/default.htm
The purpose of our group is to promote an interest an awareness of pain management for veterinary patients in the veterinary student population. We hope that through lectures and activities, we can help people become aware of uses for pain management and how to best protect the comfort of the animals we work with.
Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care SVECCS http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/SVECCS/default.html
The purpose of our group is to promote an awareness and interest in emergency treatment for our patients. We hope that through lectures. Rounds discussion and wet labs that we can help promote comfort and awareness during treatment of animals that are critical.
Student Fashion Association http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=2200047138
The purpose of the Student Fashion Association is to bring Fashion lovers of all majors together. Members will be involved in networking, planning, and enjoying fashion together.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) http://cim.ucdavis.edu/clubs/SNMA/
SNMA is a national organization founded in 1964 as the student arm of the National Medical Association. SNMA focuses on the needs to produce competent and committed physicians with a desire to work in underserved communities. SNMA supports the needs and concerns of medical students and patients of color.
Student Nutrition Association http://snaucd.50webs.org
The Student Nutrition Association is an academic club at UC Davis which serves as a link to social, academic, and community resources for those interested in nutrition and health. Membership is open to everyone who wants to join! Membership fee is $10 for the quarter or $15 for the year . Members receive great networking opportunities, support, FREE FOOD (at the meetings and events), free or discounted admission for club events, something to put on resumes and applications as well as hear from great guest speakers like Dr. Applegate, Dr. Shaffrath, or past and present UCD students with insight into the Dietetic Internship and the application process.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) http://www.sife.org
SIFE students learn practical business ideas and implements them to better the community. We take what we are learning in the classroom and apply it in projects. The wide ranges of projects revolve and six different criteria: Business Ethics, Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship, Market Economics, Success Skills and Financial Literacy. Students will develop, manage and lead projects that will resort in economic development in our local and global communities. SIFE, being the largest student club in the country and the world, provides a tremendous amount of corporate support and enables the students to partner with professionals on large projects.
Surgery Student Interest Group (Surgery SIG)
The purpose of the Surgery Student Interest Group is to promote interest and awareness about general surgery and its subspecialty branches. With help from the Surgery faculty at UCDMC, we offer a one-on-one mentoring program where medical students can gain early clinical experience in surgery as well as opportunities to become involved in surgical research projects.
Synthetic Biology Club at Davis
The Synthetic Biology Club aims to educate members about the scope and capabilities of synthetic biology as well as stimulate new ideas in this relatively new and exciting field. Some examples of synthetic biology projects include biofuels, drug delivery systems, environmental cleanup agents, and cancer fighting systems. Through peer and advisor knowledge, lab familiarity, and technological aid, the Synthetic Biology Club will spread the word about synthetic biology and educate the next generation of synthetic biologists.
Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA) http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/advising/?link=49
The purpose of UPA is to provide a way for Psychology majors/minors to gain more knowledge and insight into the field by networking with other students and listening to speakers talk about their specialties with Psychology. Our main goal is to help students studying Psychology figure out their interests by discussing numerous topics relating to the major. We know there are many sub-fields within Psychology, and we hope that our speakers can clarify any questions our members may have. As a member of UPA, you will also be introduced to many internship opportunities and be able to talk with other Psychology students about their experience within the major. This club exposes the field of Psychology to UCD students.
Vet Aide Club (VAC) http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/aes/vetaides/
The Vet Aide Club provides its members with opportunities to gain practical, hands on experience in various aspects in the fields of veterinary medicine and animal science. The VAC offers internships at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) and facilitates internships elsewhere. The VAC also provides information about other pre-vet and animal-related opportunities as well as hosts networking events, social events, and field trips.
Veterinary Business Management Associtation (VBMA)
The UCD School of Veterinary Medicine’s chapter of the VBMA is dedicated to increasing business acumen and providing networking opportunities to veterinarians and veterinary students. It is important for practicing veterinarians to be proficient in many skills beyond patient care, and it is the goal of the VBMA to promote business management issues (as well as many others including personal finance management, conflict resolution, stress management, etc.) to the veterinary community in and around UC Davis.
Veterinary Emergency Resonse Team (VERT) http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/VERT/aboutus.html
VERT’s goal is to train our membership in large animal rescue techniques and serve our community with education in large animal and pet disaster preparedness.
Veterinary Pathology Club
To achieve this Mission, the Veterinary Pathology Club will encourage student interaction with board certified Pathologists and Pathology residents by sponsoring guest speakers and conferences, as well as by offering students the oppurtunity to engage in activites that are illustrative of a Pathologist's duties, such as slide reading sessions and necropsies.
Veterinary Public Health Organization (VPHO)
To serve as a forum to provide useful information and to discuss important current events relating to veterinary medicine, public health and research.
Visual Arts Club at UC Davis (VAC)
Our main goal to is to encourage artistic collaboration through our club's network. We will hold art galleries, exhibitions and have a scheduled publication. Ultimately, we hope that student's time and experience here will help improve their portfolio and prepare them for future related occupations.
